pill causing severe cramps

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-09-2004
pill causing severe cramps
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Sun, 08-01-2004 - 10:46am
Evere since I started on the pill 8 minths ago, Ive been having severe carmps the day I start my period and lasting up to 4 days after that. Before I went on the pill, any cramps I got were easily solved with 1 or 2 advil. Now nothing I take can dull the pain to anything near a comfertable level. Any insight??
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-27-2003
Sun, 08-01-2004 - 7:20pm
Hmmm....Every pill I was on lessened my cramps (except micronor)....But I know what you mean-I've had bad cramps over the years....My ob/gyn told me if they were really bad I could take 600mg of ibuprofen every 6hrs or so....I've done this for years and it really works...It might take a little for it to work for you-but it does help....I usually take 3 of the 200mg caplets....But if you have a sensitivity I wouldn't try it....hope you feel better!